[Crazy Canuck]

I don't know if it's the right section,
but I thought I would share how I'm feeling.

Basically, I love AutoX and I find it a great way to enjoy the car, and so forth.
I'm also OK at it and kick ass on some fast cars in my category as well.

There are a few things that makes me not enjoy it as much.
1. it's very political... full of BS
2. seat time is very minimal
3. can't be much more competitive unless I trailor another set of wheels w/ Hoosier dady.
4. I'd like to use more than just 1-2 gear.

I'm just thinking on focusing more on driving and seat time.
Am I the only one that thinks this or going through this kind of feelings ?

[KeithO]

...that's how I ended up where I am.

First autocross. Got a little bored with the driving aspects but liked the people. Tried lapping days. Then a mix of autocross and lapping days. Then a mix of autocross, lapping days and time trials. Then finally, road racing with autocrosses as time permits. That is where I am today.

The reaility is that there are advantages and disadvantages to road racing versus autocross. Comparison:

Pros for Autocross:
Little or no prep work
Easy on the car (relatively)
Inexpensive (relatively)

Cons of Autocross:
Seat time
If you are serious, you are out almost every Sunday throughout the season
Mature ruleset encourages weenie protests. There is no other way.

Pros for Road Racing (or even lapping days):
Seat time
Real time comparison against other drivers since you share the track
Probably only racing one weekend a month. More Sundays at home

Cons of Road Racing:
Cost committment
Time committment
Distances to events

Once the "thrill is gone", I suppose you either need to completely change car types to get motivated again or you start the progression above. My $0.02 CDN